Saturday, February 16, 2013

Living our BEST life together as a family

Hi folks!

Inspired by the “Living your BEST life together as a family” postings made by Childhood 101 mom, Christie, I would like to pen down how and what I could start doing to live our Best life together as a family.

1.       Exercise together

The kids really need to sweat it out..so do the adults. I am trying to get the children to get the dad to join them on their swimming and playground trips instead of zz-ing in bed during the restful weekends.

2.       Clean and tidy house together
Having another baby on the way, means I will have less time to tidy up the house. I would have to move faster, and enlist help from the whole family members. Will have to make it fun and painless chores for all.

3.       Plan and budget together

We really need to have smart spending and saving plans with an addition in the family.

4.       Share our dreams together

We All have our dreams, the kids dream to have their mom be with them constantly, whereas the mommy dreamt of having a work from home option so that she could be with the kids more often. But action is required to realise this dream. By sharing it as a family, we can support each other better.

5.       Listen, listen listen and share a moment of solitude with ourselves, with each member

One to one time is so important. I am definitely making more effort on this one..with DH, SE, KY, myself and with the baby.

 

Lots more to come..one thing for sure..I like myself to embrace change, to seek improvement each day and to be a more loving mom, wife and person. Less screaming, shouting; more hugs, smiles and kisses.

 

May God walk alongside me on this path of growth …

 

Cheers!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!

Hi Folks!

Yesterday, KY guide his brother to make a Valentine's Card for me....I wonder how she knew it was going to be Valentines' Day today..wow..kids nowadays very well-informed indeed!

Here's their masterpiece(unfinished)..hehe mommy sneaked it out to take a snapshot while they taking their nap :)

Very touched and love their little gestures....

Inside by SE...see the little figures he drew there..some with smiley face some with sullen face..guess that's how mom is to him..sometimes full of love..sometimes full of "anger" :P Really need to keep tab on my flares..

Here's the cover page by SE (at 4 year old), he spelt it himself..cute..

This one by KY..the inside is incomplete yet..but the outside is real cute..

It's heart-warming to know kids think of me on this special day..heart-melting moments..


How has your Valentine's Day been?

Hope it has been a nice day for you too!

Cheers!

Dragon in Year 2013

Hi folks!

Here's the reading on Dragon :)

Career: Last year, 2012, Dragon people have poor social relationship. Lot of pressure and trouble came from the office. The story will be totally different In the Snake year. Dragon people will receive many helps and advice from friends, coworkers, boss or people caring about you at work. If you job is required traveling or working in the field, then you have better chance to show your performance and achievement. But you still need to watch your words and behaviors. If any rumor or libel come toward you, the you must carefully handle it. Don't argue with your jealous competitors. Otherwise, the argument might ruin your public relationship and career luck in 2013.

Money: In Chinese Five Element theory, Snake is in Fire group and contains some Earth. Snake just provides the support and advice for Dragon. Snake cannot bring the money luck to Dragon. However, 2013 is a Water Snake year. Water is the money to Dragon. Therefore, Dragon people have better money opportunity in the first half of 2013. But the money income or investment profit need to wait till winter time. The money luck of 2013 is favorable to Dragon people who work for public media, broadcasting, performing arts, social work, Internet, newspapers, TV, radio, telecommunications, transportation and etc. The money luck is not from local, is from remote locations or overseas.

Love: The social relationship of Dragon people will be much better than 2012. In Chinese astrology, Dragon contains Male Earth, Female Water and Female Wood. Snake contains Male Fire, Male Earth and Male Metal. Wood in Dragon and Metal in Snake have attraction relationship. Water in Dragon and Earth in Snake have attraction relationship, too. There are love connections between Dragon and Snake. Therefore, Dragon people have good opportunity to find a new relationship or develop a better relationship in 2013. But the relationship won't go too much deeper. This is because that Dragon and Snake sometimes prefer to be alone.

Health: There is no major issues in the health area in 2013. Dragon people may not have a good mood or good luck last year. 2013 is a year to recharge your energy. Dragon people should reserve more time for rest and relax. You should be able to find time for outdoor excise. So you can maintain your health in good level during year of Snake.

For more accurate reading, check out 2013 Chinese Five Element Astrology.


CHEERS!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Monkey in Year 2013

Hi folks!

You may find some of the reading from various side a bit different.. :)

From the one I read from TV, Monkey is having a fairly good year in the year of Snake :)

Below are the reading I found from another source ;) for Monkey folks!

Career: The Snake is in the Fire group. Fire brings pressure on Monkey, which is in Metal group. Therefore, Monkey will encounter the busy schedule in their job positions. The major stress will come from the upper management level. However, Monkey is an intelligent, acute and sly animal. They can handle the pressure from Snake. In the Chinese astrology, Monkey and Snake have attraction relationship into Water. This means Monkey will become smarter by learning the pressure of Fire. If Monkey people think they are out-smarter than Snake and try to take the advantage on Snake. Then Snake will try everything to damage Monkey's image. The trouble will arrive sooner or later and Monkey won't have a peaceful mind in the office. In general, as long as Monkey people don't show the arrogant or snobbish attitude at work, the career luck of Monkey in 2013 is quite good. The career opportunity is there, Monkey has to figure out how to take it.

Money: The Snake's people relationship is good in 2013. Snake people have nice career opportunity. Therefore, Monkey people should have a stable income If they want to spend more time for their work, then should be able to earn extra come. But there is a dispute sign in the Snake year. If the dispute causes a lawsuit, then it will become a money loss. If Monkey people need to travel or drive for their job, then they have to pay attention on the safety. That dispute sign is also connected to the injury, which will cost your money and time to recover.

Love: Basically, the love relationship for Monkey people will go well in 2013, because Monkey and Snake have attraction relationship into Water. But Monkey and Snake also have hurting relationship. That means their relationship is mixing with love and hate. Sometimes, they fight each other, then break up. But they will get back together later. Anyway, Monkey people have better not gambling on this fragile relationship. They should watch for their words and behavior to avoid unnecessary argument with your lover, family members, relatives or the one you care. Any unhappy event occurs, it will hurt the feeling of both sides for a while in 2013.

Health: There is unlucky sign related to body and soul for Monkey people in 2013. That might come from the Monkey's personality. Monkey sometimes is mischievous, naughty and even haughty. Some people don't like that. There is a chance that Monkey people will receive negative reputation in 2013. If Monkey fight for that, then the war of fame will last whole year long. The stress from dispute, libel or slander could impact their spirit and health. If you are in bad luck, then you will visit the doctor, take medication or stay in the hospital. Also, if you have a senior at home, then you should watch for their safety and health to avoid any injury. If the elders are away from you, then give them a call often or go to spend some time with them.

For more accurate 2013 prediction, please go to 2013 Chinese Five Element Astrology.

Cheers!

Zodiac according to Birth Year

Hi folks!

One of the tradition for Chinese folks during Chinese New Year is to check on their zodiac or animal signs for the year usually in terms of health, luck, relationship, work, money...etc.

Wish to know which zodiac sign you are, in general you may refer to the chart below, however as the zodiac sign refers to lunar calendar, if you are born in Jan-Feb, perhaps your zodiac sign might be either the start or end of the year.


Chinese Zodiac RatChinese Zodiac CowChinese Zodiac TigerChinese Zodiac RabbitChinese Zodiac DragonChinese Zodiac SnakeChinese Zodiac HorseChinese Zodiac SheepChinese Zodiac MonkeyChinese Zodiac ChickenChinese Zodiac DogChinese Zodiac Pig
RatCowTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseSheepMonkeyChickenDogPig
1900
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2011
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Found your zodiac sign?

Next you can check out your reading for the year..just for fun! Do not take it too seriously, any negative reading, I usually take it as a precaution or a mere warning...

Cheers!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

DIY Fruit Punch to Quench Thirst and Heat

Hi folks!

It's been pretty hot and heaty these days with the abundance of crackers etc during CNY..

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Year of Snake 2013

Hi folks!

As many of you would know, the coming year will be the Year of Snake after saying goodbye to the dragon year.

It is said Snake people are born charming and popular. Snakes are spotlight magnets, and they will not be ignored.

Peer group attention and public recognition are the least of what they expect. Yet Snakes are never noisy or deliberately outspoken, and they have have excellent manners.

Do you have such snake people around you? In my family, we have two people born in the year of Snake that is my dad and my father-in-law :) Both are very much a home-maker and a family man.

Below are some interesting compatibility with the Snake people ...just for fun! Stay tuned for more animal signs reading for my next coming post! 

Cheers!